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Putnam's Word Book

Putnam's Word Book

by Louis Andrew Flemming

Putnam's Word Book is a practical aid in expressing ideas through the use of an exact and varied vocabulary.  Have you ever struck up choosing the right word which your mind conceives and unable to put in words. If so, this is the right book for you. As specified in the preface, the author does not attempt to influence your writing by telling ..

Practical Grammar and Composition

Practical Grammar and Composition

by Thomas Wood

Practical Grammar and Composition is a simple text book written for those adults who did not have a formal education in English language yet need to communicate in English in their day to day life.  Unlike a text book, the purpose of this book is not to teach the readers the literary aspects of English language rather make them understand..

The Anabasis of Alexander

The Anabasis of Alexander

by Arrian

The Anabasis of Alexander is the English translation of the Greek version of “The history of the wars and conquests of Alexander the Great”, written by Arrian.  Arrian, the author and philosopher of Roman era is considered as one of the founders of military-based historical writings, best known for this work other than his writings such as Dis..

The History of Salt

The History of Salt

by Evan Martlett Boddy

The History of Salt is all about the Salt from its history, its geographical distribution, geological formation, medicinal and dietetic properties.  Evan Martlett Boddy, the author of this has provided an in-depth and intensive study and analysis of this chemical component Salt.  The historical references have been provided way back as ea..

Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion

Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion

by David Hume

Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion is a philosophical dialogue by the Scottish philosopher David Hume, during end of his life. The nature of God’s existence is being debated by three philosophers Demea, Philo and Cleanthes along with Pamphilus, a young man.  Though there are scholarly debates about the three philosophers Hume mentions, howe..

Shakespearean Tragedy

Shakespearean Tragedy

by Andrew Cecil Bradley

Shakespearean Tragedy is a series of lectures on the Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies Hamlet, Othello, King Lear and Macbeth.  Written by the English literary scholar, Andrew Cecil Bradley whose lectures have made generations of readers to feel the Shakespeare’s work as if real life characters?.  Bradley specifies in the introductory n..

English Synonyms and Antonyms

English Synonyms and Antonyms

by James Champlin Fernald

English Synonyms and Antonyms is a Practical and Invaluable Guide to Clear and Precise Diction for Writers, Speakers, Students, Business and Professional Men to use the rich in synonymous English language. The English language is peculiarly rich in synonyms, as, with such a history, it could not fail to be. From the time of Julius Cæsar, Brito..

The Mystery and Romance of Alchemy and Pharmacy

The Mystery and Romance of Alchemy and Pharmacy

by Charles John Samuel Thompson

The Mystery and Romance of Alchemy and Pharmacy is a non-fiction work written by the physician, novelist and curator of Henry Wellcome's library Charles John Samuel Thompson, whose notable writings include Alchemy and Alchemists , Hand Of Destiny: Folklore & Sup , Mystic Mandrake , and Amulets, Talismans and Charm. Thompson mentions in the..